Director, Digital HR Platforms

Ladders; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 206,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Lifestyle Reimbursement

401(k) Match

PTO & Holidays

Family Resources & Leave

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Director, Digital HR Platforms in Cambridge, MA to shape and execute the enterprise HR technology roadmap, focusing on digital platform strategy, data foundations, and integrated systems for a global, regulated business.

You will partner with HR, IT, Finance and other stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure solutions, drive AI and automation, and oversee SuccessFactors as the enterprise HCM solution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in HR, IS, or business.
• 10+ years in HR technology, digital platforms, or enterprise systems leadership.
• Experience managing SuccessFactors as enterprise HCM.
• Proven track record in integrations, data governance, and platform optimization.
• Strong partnership with HR/IT/business functions; global/regulatory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year digital HR platform strategy aligned to HR, business and enterprise technology priorities.
• Serve as platform owner for the enterprise HCM solution, ensuring cohesive architecture and user experience.
• Drive platform design decisions balancing standardization, scalability, and business evolution.
• Ensure platform stability, data integrity, role-based security, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead HR data foundations including data models, data flows, and data quality frameworks.
• Oversee integrations across HR, IT, Finance, and enterprise systems.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI, automation, and workflow orchestration across HR platforms.

Skills

Stakeholder management

AI/automation experience

Digital platform leadership

Regulated environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/IS/Business

Tools

SuccessFactors

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Digital HR Platforms to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space.

This role will shape and execute the enterprise HR technology roadmap, with a particular focus on digital platform strategy, data foundations, and integrated systems support. You will lead efforts to improve the employee and HR user experience while ensuring the platform environment remains scalable, secure, and aligned to evolving business needs. The position partners closely with HR, IT, Finance, and other stakeholders to deliver reliable solutions that support operational excellence across a global, regulated organization.

Location: Cambridge, MA - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $205,700 – $278,300 annually

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year digital HR platform strategy aligned to HR, business, and enterprise technology priorities.
• Serve as the platform owner for the enterprise HCM solution, ensuring cohesive architecture and user experience.
• Drive platform design decisions that balance standardization, scalability, and business evolution.
• Ensure platform stability, data integrity, role-based security, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Lead the development of HR data foundations, including data models, data flows, and data quality frameworks.
• Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of integrations across HR, IT, Finance, and enterprise systems.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI, automation, and workflow orchestration across HR platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in HR technology, digital platforms, or enterprise systems leadership.
• Experience managing SuccessFactors as an enterprise HCM solution.
• Demonstrated success leading integrations, data governance initiatives, and large-scale platform optimization.
• Strong stakeholder partnership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across HR, IT, and business functions.
• Experience with AI, automation, or digital enablement.
• Experience in global and/or regulated environments preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Lifestyle reimbursement program.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• 401(k) with a generous company match.
• Paid time off, wellness days, and holidays.
• Generous family resources and leave.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.